Updating previous reports, the Associated Press reports Chicago Bears TE Darnell Sanders has asked a judge to return his two dogs to him. The dogs were seized after an 82-year-old man was attacked in April. The judge is expected to rule within two weeks. Sanders was in Chicago April 13 when his dogs escaped from a friend and attacked 82-year old Ernie Assad as he watered his garden in Parma, Ohio. Assad was treated and released from a hospital, but developed a blood clot and died 11 days later. No criminal charges have been filed, but, as previously noted, Assad's heirs have filed a $1 million wrongful-death lawsuit against Sanders and others. Sanders' lawyer said the two dogs did nothing more than knock Assad down, but an animal control officer said Assad was bitten at least seven times.

Updating an ongoing story and citing the Cleveland Plain Dealer, Terry Bannon, of the Chicago Tribune, reports Chicago Bears TE Darnell Sanders has been cited in a wrongful-death lawsuit by the family of a man who died after being attacked by Sanders' dogs in Parma, Ohio. The victim's family is seeking more than $1 million in the lawsuit. At this time, Sanders has not been charged, but authorities are investigating whether his two dogs involved in the incident were licensed and whether he had the $100,000 liability insurance Ohio requires.

Brad Biggs, of the Chicago Sun-Times, reports officials in Ohio are investigating the possibility of bringing criminal charges against Chicago Bears TE Darnell Sanders. His dogs were reportedly involved in the attack and death of an 82-year-old man. Ernie Assad passed away 11 days after Sanders' pit bull and American bulldog, and one other dog, attacked him while he watered plants in his backyard. Natalie Gruttadauria and her brother Dominick Gruttadauria were already charged; Sanders left his dogs with Natalie while he attended the Bears' offseason workout. Under state law, Sanders is required to have $100,000 liability insurance for the pit bull. Police are investigating to determine if he had such insurance and whether or not the dogs were licensed in the municipality in which he lives. The dogs are in the custody of an animal shelter and may be destroyed.

Steve King, of the Medina County Gazette, reports for the Sporting News that Cleveland Browns TE Darnell Sanders will be interesting to watch this summer, as he fell behind last year and never caught up. As the most athletic tight end on roster, he could be the all-around player they're looking for if he's able to remain consistent.

Zac Jackson reports for ClevelandBrowns.com that Cleveland Browns rookie TE Darnell Sanders has not reported to mini-camp because Sanders is still on campus at Ohio State University. NCAA restrictions on incoming NFL rookies will allow him to join the team later this week at the conclusion of Ohio State's academic quarter.

The AP reports Ohio State S Mike Doss has decided to return to the Buckeyes for his senior season and not make himself eligible for the NFL Draft. Doss said he made his decision just before he held a news conference. Ohio State TE Darnell Sanders and CB Derek Ross already have already declared for the NFL draft.

OhioStateBuckeyes.com reports Ohio State's TE Darnell Sanders will forgo his final year of eligibility and enter the NFL Draft. SS Mike Doss, a junior, is expected to decide later this week on whether or not he'll do the same.